What is a Starnut?
It is a means to hold a nut in a tube. That is it. The bolt of the top cap pulls the steerer up into the headset via the star nut.Click to see full answer. Moreover, how far down does a star nut go?About 1/2″ down from the top of the steerer tube is the…
It is a means to hold a nut in a tube. That is it. The bolt of the top cap pulls the steerer up into the headset via the star nut.Click to see full answer. Moreover, how far down does a star nut go?About 1/2″ down from the top of the steerer tube is the recommended distance.Also, can you change steerer tube forks? The golden rule when cutting a steerer tube on a new fork is measure, measure and measure again. You cannot add steerer tube back on to an over trimmed fork. You can always remove a bit more in time when you’re convinced you don’t want it. Additionally, can you reuse a star nut? Yes, you’ll need a new star nut because they can’t be removed and reused. So if the new fork doesn’t come with one, you’ll need to buy one.What size star nut do I need?Star nuts are available for 1″, 1 1/8, 1 1/4,and 1 1/2″ steer tubes. If it’s about 1/16″ oversize, I’d say you have the correct one. They are supposed to collapse to fit the inner diameter of the tube. That’s what holds it in place.
